CHUCK PALAHNIUK: 7 p.m. The Portland novelist reads from and talks about his new novel, "Lullaby." Kane Hall, Room 130, UW. Tickets required, but are free through University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E.; 206-634-3400.

CARRIE JONES: 1 p.m. The Snohomish author talks about and signs copies of the book to which she contributed, "A Cup of Comfort Cookbook." Barnes & Noble, 18025 Garden Way N.E., Woodinville; 425-398-1990.

BETTY KRAWCZYK: 2 p.m. The writer and activist talks about her book, "Lock Me Up or Let Me Go: The Protests, Arrest and Trial of an Environmental Activist and Grandmother." Elliott Bay; 206-624-6600.

THE REV. FORREST CHURCH: noon. The Unitarian minister from New York City (and son of the late Idaho Sen. Frank Church) reads from and signs copies of his book, "The American Creed: A Spiritual and Patriotic Primer." Parrington Hall, University of Washington. Also, 7 p.m. Kane Hall, Room 130, University of Washington. Tickets required, but are free through University Book Store; 206-634-3400.

THURSDAY, OCT. 3

FRANCES HESSELBEIN: 5 p.m. The businesswoman and former CEO of the Girl Scouts of America talks about and signs copies of her book, "Hesselbein on Leadership." Women's University Club, 1105 Sixth Ave. Tickets/information: 206-623-0402.

SYLVIA BOORSTEIN: 5 p.m. The Buddhist teacher and author talks about her new book, "Pay Attention, for Goodness' Sake: Practicing the Perfections of the Heart." Elliott Bay; 206-624-6600.

GARY SOTO: 7 p.m. The award-winning author and poet talks about literature and library services for children and young adults. Kane Hall, Room 210, UW; 206-386-4103

ROBERT CLARK: 7 p.m. The award-winning Seattle author talks about his latest novel, "Love Among the Ruins." Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park; 206-366-3333.

DAVE EGGERS: 7 p.m. See Wednesday listing. Main University Book Store; 206-634-3400.

WILLIAM CALVIN: 7:30 p.m. The noted University of Washington professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences reads from and signs copies of his book, "A Brain for All Seasons: Human Evolution and Abrupt Climate Change." Eagle Harbor Book Co., 157 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island; 206-842-5332.